Siamese Algae Eater
Crossocheilus oblongus
Cyprinidae • Southeast Asia
The Siamese Algae Eater is the only common fish that eats black beard algae (BBA). Essential for planted tank keepers battling BBA.
Vasca Min.
30 gal
Dim. Max.
6"
Temperatura
75-82°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Durata Vita
10 anni
Branco
Da Solo OK
Livello
bottom
Durezza
5-15 dGH
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Consigli di Cura
- • Only fish that eats black beard algae
- • Grows to 6 inches — needs space
- • May become lazy about algae with age
- • Avoid Chinese Algae Eater (different fish!)
- • Active swimmer — needs open space
Riproduzione
- Tipo Riproduzione
- egg-layer
- Difficoltà Riproduzione
- very-difficult
- Durata Vita
- 10 anni
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